Copano Bay wasn’t our plan A but it turned out to be the wise choice. It’s that time of year. The weather is warm, the water is warm and the fish are biting. So, of course, I want to go fishing. As you can tell by the name of this site, I like to fish … Read more
It’s officially hurricane season again. Just as the fishing along the beach is heating up, so are the tropics. This past week we saw just how quickly mother nature can alter one’s fishing plans. Tropical Storm Cristobal spun itself right through the middle of the Gulf of Mexico pushing high tides, wind and waves affecting … Read more
Spring has sprung and the fishing fever is high. Unfortunately, so is the panic over this Corona Virus Pandemic. Our Local government, in their infinite wisdom and fear for public safety, closed the area beaches recently. That, as you can imagine, was not met with enthusiasm by those of us who consider the beach our … Read more
25th Annual Billy Sandifer Beach Clean up As much as we all love to fish, camp and enjoy the beach, there comes a time when we should give back to mother ocean for all the pleasure she provides for us. This Past Saturday, February 29th, 2020 was one of those opportunities. The 25th annual Billy … Read more
Its winter. Hunting season is winding down, the holidays are over and it’s a long time until spring. It can be a frustrating time for surf fishermen. The call of the beach is strong, and besides, cabin fever can set in if you don’t get outside and unwind from the stresses of life. Time to … Read more
Some of us, like myself, are lucky enough to live close to great surf fishing destinations. For the rest, some travel is required and it can be long distance trip. I thought it might help to go through the planning steps for a surf fishing vacation to a new and unfamiliar location. The world is … Read more
Follet’s Island and Surfside Beach, Texas. The Texas Coast offers a multitude of beach fishing destinations. Follet’s Island and Surfside Beach, is another great example of that. Follet’s island lies just across the San Luis Pass toll bridge from Galveston Island and extends for approximately 15 miles southwest to the small coastal community of Surfside … Read more
Galveston Island Texas is a 27-mile-long barrier island that lies about 50 miles southeast of Houston Texas. A hugely popular vacation destination being so close to one of the targets Metro areas in the country. It’s not without good reason. There are so many attractions and activities available, literally something for everyone. Plenty of Hotels, … Read more
Matagorda Beach Texas is a 22-mile stretch of sand and shell located approximately 100 miles south of Houston where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Less popular, and much less developed than Galveston and Padre islands, Matagorda Beach offers some great surf fishing opportunities. If you’re new to surf fishing, or not sure … Read more
The weather was great with green water to the beach. Time for another Padre Island National Seashore adventure of fishing padre island! Destination, Fishing Padre Island In Texas we are blessed to have 367 miles of coast line along the Gulf of Mexico. Including several beautiful stretches of beach with public access. All of which … Read more
